Old Silk
Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Old Silk remains a staple for PPG designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. We've gathered 10 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#6d737a
LRV
17.00
Old Silk's Color Strip
Old Silk is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Superhero Gray and Moody Sky. The strip spans from Peregrine at the lightest end to Moody Sky at the deepest. Color strip PPG0993 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
Old Silk in Real Rooms
Old Silk has a low LRV of 17 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.
1 Dining Room Photo
Dining rooms benefit from colors with some weight to them — lighter shades can feel too open for a space meant for intimate evening gatherings. Old Silk does what good dining room color should: it makes the table feel like the center of the world.
A parisian dining room with Old Silk painted walls
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1 Bedroom Photo
A bedroom finished in Old Silk rewards the time you spend in it. The color is deep enough to feel intentional and luxurious, but not so saturated that it becomes visually tiring over time — it strikes the perfect balance for a space meant for both deep sleep and the slow, reflective hours before it.
Old Silk on the walls of a cozy bedroom
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1 Bathroom Photo
Old Silk is the perfect "clean" color for a bathroom that still wants to feel cozy. It lacks the clinical coldness of a pure white but retains a sense of hygiene and order that is essential for a space dedicated to self-care and grooming.
Old Silk paint color in a japandi bathroom
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1 House Photo
In suburban environments, Old Silk provides a sophisticated point of difference. It stands out from the sea of beige and grey without being "that house" that's too loud. It's the subtle, high-end choice that improves the curb appeal of the entire block.
Old Silk as a wall paint in a rustic modern house
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1 Home Office Photo
Old Silk works exceptionally well with "warm" tech—leather desk pads, brass lamps, and wooden monitor stands. It bridges the gap between modern technology and traditional home comfort, making the office feel like part of the house.
warm home office with Old Silk on the walls
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1 Front Door Photo
The front door is a great place to experiment with higher sheen levels. Old Silk in a high-gloss finish creates a mirror-like surface that looks incredibly expensive and traditional, echoing the grand entryways of London or New York.
Old Silk wall color — cottagecore front door
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1 Mudroom Photo
For smaller entries, Old Silk provides a "box" of color that defines the space. It tells you exactly where the "messy" zone ends and the "clean" house begins, using color psychology to manage the flow of the household.
A rustic modern mudroom with Old Silk painted walls
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1 Living Room Photo
There is a specific "glow" that Old Silk takes on during the golden hour in a living room. As the sun sets, the pigments react with the low-angled light to create a hazy, ethereal atmosphere that feels incredibly high-end. It's a color that rewards those who use the room during the transition of the day.
Old Silk on the walls of a cozy living room
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1 Kitchen Photo
Kitchens are often the noisiest rooms in the house; Old Silk provides the visual equivalent of acoustic dampening. Its steady, calm presence helps lower the "volume" of the room, creating a more pleasant environment for cooking and conversation.
Old Silk paint color in a vintage kitchen cabinets
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1 Patio Photo
Outside, Old Silk takes on a completely different life. Whether on deck boards, patio furniture, a fence, or a garden wall, it weathers beautifully and holds its character in open light. It is a natural companion to stone, weathered wood, and greenery.
Old Silk wall color — coastal patio
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